Access to Higher Education – Art, Design and Media
Arts & Media
ASCENTIS Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Access to Higher Education, Adult, Level 3
1 year Full-time
Various
Full-time
Overview
The one year Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art, Design and Media course is suitable for students over the age of 19 who wish to develop a portfolio of art, media and design-related work for entry to Higher Education.
You will get experience in two and three dimensions within a range of disciplines currently taught within art and design.
Completion of this course will let you select a specialist pathway for undergraduate study.
Key Info
Experiences could include drawing, printmaking, graphic design, ceramics, textile design, photography and ICT. An introduction to these disciplines will develop your individual creative potential in a supportive environment enabling you to develop concepts, take creative risks and understand techniques and processes.
The course offers you 60 Credits at Level 3 and will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Expect to spend around 15 hours a week on studies outside of your college timetable. You will need to allow this time for assignments, lesson preparation and revision activities. If you have a job, we recommend that you do not work more than 15 hours per week due to the intensity of the Access course. You should also expect to work with others and independently, meet deadlines and complete work to a high standard.
You will complete 15 ungraded units in:
- Study Skills
- Further Study Skills
- Introduction to Drawing
- Introduction to Media Editing
You will complete 45 graded credits in:
- Contextual Research
- Visual Language
- Foundations in Design
- 3D Art and Design
- Graphic Communication
- Printmaking
- Manipulating Images
- Final Exhibition
- Final Major Project
- Specialist Portfolio
A minimum of Grade 4 or C in GCSE English.
You will be interviewed and will need to bring your portfolio/folder of art, media or design-related work.
You are at least 19 years old on 1st September (18 year olds will be accepted by exception / interview).
Assessment on Access programmes involves a range of methods such as essays, presentations, reports, research investigations and two end-of-year examinations. You will have a combination of 15 ungraded and 45 graded units. For the graded units you will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
You will develop skills in independent research, critical thinking and evaluative skills, study skills, interview skills and interpersonal skills. You will develop the necessary skills to progress onto Higher Education. We will introduce you to the UCAS system and provide tutorial sessions for university applications.
Fees
Course fees are £3485, these fees can be self-funded or you can apply for an Adult Learner Loan to help to fund your studies.
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